Born: December 15, 1798, Buncombe County, NC
Died: December 26, 1851 (age 53 years), Austin, TX
Place of burial: Texas State Cemetery, Austin, TX
Previous offices: Member of the Texas State Senate (1849–1851), Member of the Texas State Senate (1846–1849), and Vice President of the Republic of Texas (1841–1844)
Party: Democratic Party
Nationality: American